Online Safety

Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet and/or computer
usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or
TTY 1−800−787−3224.

Membership

Members play a crucial role in the work that we do. The more voices we have with us, the greater attention we can garner from legislators. Members also provide us with the essential knowledge of what is needed most in their communities so that we can cater our services to meet those demands.

Our Work

TCFV has three main focuses: policy, support to service providers and prevention.

Our policy team works to change legislature to better serve Texas victims. Our support to service providers team collaborates with shelters, law enforcement and judicial servants to ensure that the needs of victims are met. Our prevention team focuses on awareness, education and changing the cultural mindset around issues like gender roles, media coverage of abuse and other topics that perpetuate domestic violence.

Prevention

Prevention is a vital component of TCFV’s dedication to ending domestic violence. The TCFV Prevention team supports the prevention efforts of local programs across the state, and works to create an environment in Texas in which people, organizations, and communities can act together to stop domestic violence before it starts. Through research, resources, education, and prevention-focused advocacy, TCFV supports domestic violence programs and other community organizations working to prevent domestic violence. We nurture the development of new methods for engaging community members in ending domestic violence, and we share best practices across the state.

We also lead statewide prevention initiatives to promote powerful messages for social change, and we partner with statewide organizations to advance understanding of domestic violence prevention and enhance support for domestic violence prevention programming.

About TCFV

The Texas Council on Family Violence promotes safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts, and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence.